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YN58 MBY

2008 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,386 mi
Last recorded13,386 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Zip10,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN58 MBY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 13,386 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 16 Oct 2014 13,386 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 12 Oct 2013 10,496 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 10,496 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

front and rear tyre pressures low

Pass 19 Oct 2012 8,508 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 8,508 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 6 Sep 2011 5,883 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front fender damaged

handlebar slightly deformed

seat not secure at rear

top handlebar mount damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2011 5,883 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front fender damaged

handlebar slightly deformed

seat not secure at rear

top handlebar mount damaged

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?

Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
987
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 1,911
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,706
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 1,581
Tyre tread not clearly visible 1,455
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,453
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YN58 MBY is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 10,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Zip fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 1,911 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN58 MBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YN58 MBY is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 25 October 2008.

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